2011 Map of Rosebud Tank

About this map

Coconino Plateau defines the character of this northern Arizona landscape, where water management is the primary marker of human activity across the high country. As of 2011, the terrain is defined by a series of catchment features and isolated tanks, which serve as critical landmarks for local land use and livestock. Names like Broken Axle Tank suggest the practical, often difficult nature of traversing these arid upland stretches. Further south, Rosebud Tank and Blanko Tank sit at the nexus of unimproved roads and drainage ways, illustrating how the scarce water resources dictate the movement and settlement patterns of this section of Coconino County. This topographic study provides a focused look at the environmental infrastructure necessary for life and work on the plateau in the early 21st century.